CVE-2024-1618: Unquoted item or search path vulnerability in Faronics Deep Freeze Server Standard

Published Mar 12, 2024
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Updated

A search path or unquoted item vulnerability in Faronics Deep Freeze Server Standard, which affects versions 8.30.020.4627 and earlier. This vulnerability affects the DFServ.exe file. An attacker with local user privileges could exploit this vulnerability to replace the legitimate DFServ.exe service executable with a malicious file of the same name and located in a directory that has a higher priority than the legitimate directory. Thus, when the service starts, it will run the malicious file instead of the legitimate executable, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code, gain unauthorized access to the compromised system or stop the service from running.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Faronics Deep Freeze Server Standard<8.30.020.4627

Remediation

Information

The vulnerability has been resolved by the Faronics team in version 8.31.

Event History

Mar 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1618?

CVE-2024-1618 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1618?

To fix CVE-2024-1618, upgrade to Faronics Deep Freeze Server Standard version 8.30.020.4628 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-1618?

CVE-2024-1618 affects users of Faronics Deep Freeze Server Standard versions 8.30.020.4627 and earlier.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2024-1618?

An attacker with local user privileges could exploit CVE-2024-1618 to replace the legitimate DFServ.exe file.

5

What component of Faronics Deep Freeze Server Standard is vulnerable in CVE-2024-1618?

The vulnerable component highlighted in CVE-2024-1618 is the DFServ.exe file.

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